Satellite, Vanguard 1, Replica

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Object Details

Summary

This replica of Vanguard 1, may have been intended to be either an exhibit object or an engineering mock-up. Vanguard was a series of Earth satellites developed and managed by the Naval Research Laboratory and was to meet the American commitment to the International Geophysical Year. Vanguard 1 was successfully launched on 17 March 1958 and became the second American satellite to orbit the earth. Vanguard 1, though now no longer operative, is expected to stay in orbit for many more years.

Credit Line

Donor unknown

Inventory Number

A19830243000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts

Materials

Aluminum

Dimensions

Overall (sphere): 6 in. (15.24cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96d2d2f5a-173b-4826-b394-bad913d375c3

Record ID

nasm_A19830243000